Western Belize

Go west, young traveler.

Cayo is blessed with a little bit of everything...

You’ll discover new heights throughout Western Belize… Known for its spectacular caving systems, waterfalls, rivers, ancient Maya archaeological sites, and lush jungles, this region beckons a: hike, swim, truck/boat ride for optimum immersion. Epic journeys are made here, visit ancient Maya sites, such as: Caracol, Xunantunich, and Cahal Pech. Trek into the jungles and explore the magnificent cave of Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM Cave), or get acquainted with nature during a tour at Noj Ka’ax H’Men Eljio Panti National Park. Get-to-know the predominant Mestizo culture as you indulge in local dishes, such as: pibil, and relleno. There’s a lot to discover, just make sure you take time to relax.

The Belize Hotel Association (BHA) is a non-profit, non-government organization and Belize’s oldest private sector tourism organization. Its membership is comprised primarily of accommodation providers including hotels, resorts, lodges, condominiums, educational facilities and home-stays with allied members including tour operators and ancillary businesses that service the hospitality industry.

The Belize Tourism Industry Association BTIA is an umbrella organization for the tourism industry’s private sector. BTIA’s main strategic objective is to advocate on behalf of its members for the benefit of the tourism industry by influencing the outcomes of public policy and resource allocation decisions by the government, specifically for tourism.